The Soundtrack is Acts of Volition
As I’m writing this, I’m sitting on the beach looking at the waves go back and forth, I see them form and I see them crash. They’re all alike yet they’re all unique.
It’s funny how we can let ourselves get mixed up in the mess that life can be, in the struggles of work, of relationships. It’s funny how we often forget how beautiful life is, how amazing it is to breath, and just how lucky we are to be alive. It’s also funny how music can be so perfect when you actually pay attention.
I’m making an effort to unplug the world today. And I’m astonished as to how much one single podcast has helped me do that. When I left my house yesterday, all I brought with me was an iPod filled with the music I enjoy, a laptop to write on, and clothing. The essentials. (This is, after all, the uber geeks).
The perfect soundtrack for this day, has been put together by none other than Steven Garrety on his Acts of Volition Radio show. I love you Steven, I love your music style. The show I’m listening to is his 25th, he recorded it the day after Canada day, and it’s a homage to Canadian bands. Joel Plaskett, Sarah Harmer with the Weakerthans, Pearl Jam, Pilot, Fountains of Wayne. It’s staggering. I’d never heard any of the songs he played on the show, but after today, they are going to be in my mind forever. Thank you Steve, thank you for this remarkable set of songs.
The spirit I’m in right now, cannot be matched. I feel like I can conquer the world. It’s incredible to be feeling the way I’m feeling. It’s a spiritual thing, it’s something only music can help you reach. And I have Steven to thank for that.
Rock on podcasters in the world. Make your voice heard. You never know who’s going to be listening. Rock on bands of the world. Make your music heard. Fuck the RIAA, fuck it all, because in the end, the only thing that matters, is that people listen to your music, all that matters is that any one song might make someone’s day. And that’s really what it all comes down to.
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What a genuine and inspiring post, Josue. I haven’t heard this podcast (yet), but I do know what you mean by music being able to perfectly reflect or even augment one’s mood.
There is certain music that I listen to when I need energy, certain music I listen to when I want to relax, and certain music I listen to when I’m feeling romantic. But then there’s another class of music altogether, the one that you’re talking about here: it’s the music that helps you get to a place deep within yourself that you couldn’t otherwise reach.
That kind of music is rare, but when we find it, it is golden. I’m glad you’ve found music that touches your soul, especially when you’re in a pristinely beautiful place so perfect for reflection and introspection.
Erin on August 1st, 2006 9:36 am